Buttercross Veterinary Centre

Buttercross Veterinary Centre is a modern, purpose-built small-animal practice (established in the early 1960s) with in-house diagnostics (X-ray, ultrasound, in-house lab) and listed advanced interests including orthopaedic surgery, soft-tissue surgery, keyhole (laparoscopic) surgery and cardiology. It’s also a veterinary nurse training facility and is accredited as an RCVS General Practice and a Cat Friendly Clinic (Silver).

In the latest reviews available to us, owners repeatedly mention vets taking time to explain findings and options clearly (including careful assessment of an elderly dog’s mobility and behaviour), and staff support around surgical procedures (pre-, during and post-op nursing support was specifically thanked). Several reviews also mention being fit in at short notice when pets were unwell.

Services

From the clinic’s website summary and the reviews available to us, services and capabilities include

• •Consultations (including geriatric assessments and treatment planning mentioned in reviews)
• •Surgery, including listed capabilities in
• •Orthopaedic surgery
• •Soft tissue surgery
• •Keyhole (laparoscopic) surgery
• •Dentistry
• •Diagnostics: diagnostic tests & imaging, with X-ray, ultrasound and an in-house lab
• •Preventive care: vaccinations, parasite control, microchipping, six-month health checks, blood pressure checks
• •Neutering
• •Nurse clinics
• •Grooming & routine procedures: nail clipping, anal sac expression
• •Pet travel documentation
• •Home visits
• •Species the practice states it sees include dogs, cats, rabbits, small mammals (e.g., guinea pigs, gerbils, hamsters, ferrets) and also small cage birds, backyard poultry and wild birds. A review specifically mentions tooth clipping for rats.
• •Emergency arrangements (as stated): emergency support is available during normal hours by contacting the practice; out of hours, MiNightVet Nottingham provides emergency services.

People

Named team members mentioned in reviews

• •Irene (described by a reviewer as their pet’s vet around an operation): thanked for keeping the owner comfortable and informed about a pet’s operation, and for being thorough and communicative. The reviewer also thanked the nursing team for support before, during and after surgery.
• •Lisette: repeatedly described as taking time with an elderly dog, including a thorough examination, watching the dog walk outside, and explaining how observed behaviours can affect older dogs; another reviewer credits Lisette (along with Alex and Ruth) with helping manage a cat’s ongoing illnesses and supporting the family through a difficult end-of-life decision.
• •Alex and Ruth: mentioned (alongside Lisette) for supporting care for a cat with multiple illnesses and helping the owners through decision-making near end of life.

Reviews

4.7 stars from 69 reviews. - Clear explanations and thorough assessment: examples include a vet observing an elderly dog’s gait outdoors and explaining age-related behaviour, and another owner being kept informed around an operation.

• •Support during difficult or complex cases: ongoing illness management in a cat and support through end-of-life decision-making are specifically mentioned.
• •Practical treatment plans: one reviewer describes being given medication to manage a recurring issue without needing repeated visits each time.
• •Scheduling flexibility mentioned: more than one owner notes being fit in at short notice when needed.